Escaping

A clicking sound between the ice and glass echoed inside the room. Under the moonlight sat Melissa, drinking alcohol.

Her bedroom door was slightly open. If one took a look from that small opening, they would see a picture sitting right next to her bed.

It was a drawing of her and Jay. They had a big smile on their faces, showing their left hand, specifically the ring finger.

On that finger, there were the same pair of silver rings that rested on the same tabletop.

Melissa wanted to take another sip but somehow hesitated. It was because of the woman behind her.

Yes, Flora was there. She had fallen asleep on the table with a pile of books around her.

"…" Melissa closed her eyes for a moment before putting down the glass. Silently and carefully, she ended up carrying Flora to another room and covered her so that she wasn't freezing.